11,538
Preschools
13,556
Elementary Schools
7,930
Middle Schools
5,925
High Schools
9,177
Public District Schools
1,333
Public Charter Schools
15,951
Private Schools
26,461
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in California based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in California offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in California
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Los Angeles Unified School District
605,310 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 791 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
123,795 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 221 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
73,223 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 98 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
72,997 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 85 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,705 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 66 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Teacher
March 31, 2023
Village View School is a California Distinguished School and a Marine Science School. Highly qualified teachers go above and beyond when it comes to planning and providing appropriate, yet engaging... More
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Village View Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 31, 2023
Alum from 90s with kids currently enrolled at Amat. While the school has a tremendous history in athletics and academics, they continue to build on their traditions of excellence and stand out as... More
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Bishop Amat Memorial High School
Parent / Guardian
March 31, 2023
I wish this school went up to 8th grade. My family and I have loved this school from the get go. My child was told he’d be passed off grade to grade and to be grateful for that because of his autism.... More
